Clinical trials: Diet
Nonheme Iron Absorption
Iron Bioavailability From MyPyramid Menus
This study will measure nonheme iron absorption from each of the 7 daily MyPyramid menus. Such measurements will confirm whether modifications are needed to meet dietary iron recommendations and will provide data useful for…
- Trial name
- NCT00754234
- Testing
- My Pyramid menu days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
Alzheimer's Disease, Oxidative Stress
Fish Oil and Alpha Lipoic Acid in Treating Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of fish oil and the antioxidant alpha lipoic acid on factors in the blood that are associated with the progression of Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Oxidative Stress, Dementia, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT00090402
- Testing
- Fish Oil, Lipoic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Healthy
Almonds: Digestive Health and Immune Function of Adults and Children
The purpose of this study is to determine whether incorporating almonds into the diets of families with young children will induce beneficial changes in gastrointestinal function, the fecal microbiota profile, and immune and…
- Trial name
- NCT01973595
- Testing
- Almonds, Then no almonds, No Almonds, Then almonds
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Gastrointestinal Disorder, Functional
Impact of Diet on Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms
This cross-sectional survey study is to determine the prevalence of functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders in the general population and to describe common triggers for food-related GI symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT03102411
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,881 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
Obesity, Weight Loss
Utilizing Protein During Weight Loss to Impact Physical Function
This study will evaluate the effects of diet composition (i.e., amount of protein and carbohydrate) during a 6-month weight loss intervention and 12-months of follow-up on physical function, muscle mass, and weight loss…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Weight Loss, Diet Modification, Aging
- Trial name
- UPLIFT (NCT03074643)
- Testing
- Weight loss intervention months 0-6, Exercise intervention months 0-6, Carbohydrate supplement for months 0-6
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 187 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Child Development
Added Sugar Intake and Brain Structure and Function
The purpose of this study is to learn if there is a relationship between added sugar intake during pregnancy, infancy, and toddlerhood and the brain's structure and function at 5-6 years old.
- Trial name
- GAINS BRAINS (NCT06640829)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Ulcerative Colitis
Effects of Carrageenan-Elimination Diet on Ulcerative Colitis Disease Activity
The study hypothesis is that withdrawal of carrageenan will lead to a longer, relapse free interval in patients with ulcerative colitis.
- Trial name
- NCT01065571
- Testing
- carrageenan, dietary intervention with no-carrageenan diet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Hypercholesterolemia
Supplements, Placebo, or Rosuvastatin Study
A research study that is evaluating a low dose of an FDA approved statin medication in comparison to several commercially available over the counter dietary supplements which are marketed for cholesterol health.
- Trial name
- SPORT (NCT04846231)
- Testing
- Fish Oil, Cinnamon, Garlique,Turmeric, Plant Sterol, Red Yeast Rice, Rosuvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Health Behavior, Diet, Healthy
Buen Provecho!: A Virtual Family-Based Intervention to Promote Health
The purpose of this pilot study is to compare the effectiveness of an expanded virtual educational program at modifying knowledge, self-efficacy, and behaviors when compared to traditional in-office counseling for guardians of…
- Conditions
- Health Behavior, Diet, Healthy, Childhood Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT05419557
- Testing
- Virtual Family-Based Healthy Plate Club
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Inova Health Care Services
Heart Failure
The Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Congestive Heart Failure
A diet rich in Omega-3 (fish oil) reduces plasma triglycerides and the risk for ischemic heart disease. Recently, a large trial evaluating treatment with Omega 3 in heart failure patients suggested that omega 3 may lower the risk…
- Trial name
- NCT00944229
- Testing
- LOVAZA (Omega-3)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy
Split Dose Golytely With Amitiza Pretreatment Versus Split Dose Golytely Plus Placebo in Outpatient Colonoscopy
The primary outcomes of this procedure will be: 1. The cleanliness of the prep as measured by the Ottawa Scale (attachment a). Secondary outcomes will be: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00611442
- Testing
- lubiprostone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 191 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
Diet, Healthy
Cooking as a Health Behavior in College Students
Students who live off campus at the University of Vermont will be recruited to participate in the study which will begin in Fall 2019 and run through May 2020.
- Trial name
- NCT04084028
- Testing
- Active Cooking Classes, Meal Kits, Recipes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont
Metabolic Syndrome
Comparative Effects of 2 Diets in Veterans With the Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of 2 commonly used diets, a Mediterranean monounsaturated fatty acid enriched (MUFA) or AHA polyunsaturated (PUFA) enriched diet combined with the VA Managing Overweight/Obesity…
- Trial name
- MUFAPUFA (NCT00852475)
- Testing
- MUFA MOVE! (Monounsaturated fatty enriched diet), PUFA MOVE! (Polyunsaturated fatty acid enriched diet)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Dementia, Frailty
Pilot Mobile for Dementia and Frailty
In this project, we propose to build on our Stage I formative work (according to the NIH Stage Model for Behavioral Intervention Development), where we developed fully functional prototypes of a mobile intervention aimed at…
- Trial name
- Mindful Meals (NCT05827094)
- Testing
- Mobile app, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Versus Placebo in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Diet and Exercise Only
This trial is conducted globally. The aim of this trial is to investigate efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide versus placebo in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with diet and exercise only.
- Trial name
- PIONEER 1 (NCT02906930)
- Testing
- semaglutide
- Where
- 105 sites in United States, Algeria and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 703 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Colon Cancer
Healthy Eating for Colon Cancer Prevention
The purpose of this study is to help develop diets for colon cancer prevention. This study will compare the Mediterranean diet to the Healthy People 2010 diet in 120 subjects with increased risk for colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00475722
- Testing
- 1 Healthy Eating, 2 Mediterranean
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Recurrent Miscarriage
Walking and Dietary Modification for Recurrent Early Miscarriages
This study is part of a big one aiming to evaluate how lifestyle interventions during pregnancy affect obstetric results, neonatal metabolism and the intelligence of the offspring (study not yet completed).
- Trial name
- W&D (NCT03023137)
- Testing
- Walking & dietary modification
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 480 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital dos Servidores do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment Trial
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also called pseudotumor cerebri, is a disorder of elevated intracranial pressure of unknown cause [Corbett, et al., 1982; Wall, et al., 1991].
- Trial name
- IIHTT (NCT01003639)
- Testing
- Acetazolamide, Formal weight loss counselling program
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Healthy, no Evidence of Disease, Hot Flashes
Evaluation of SAMe for Hot Flashes
RATIONALE: S-adenosyl-L-methionine may help relieve hot flashes in women based upon its ability to potentially modulate serotonin.
- Trial name
- SAMe (NCT01140646)
- Testing
- S-adenosyl-L-methionine disulfate p-toluene-sulfonate, questionnaire administration, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
Effect of a Multivitamin Supplement With Probiotic (Seidivid Ferty4®) on Oocyte Retrieval and Quality
This study evaluates the effect of pretreatment with a multivitamin supplement with probiotics (Seidivid Ferty4®) on oocyte retrieval in normo-responder patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) for oocyte…
- Trial name
- OvoVid (NCT05473039)
- Testing
- Seidivid Ferty4
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- SEID S.A.